Statewide Facility Maintenance Manager

Louisiana Works; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Works is seeking a Facility Maintenance Manager A to lead statewide engineering and maintenance operations. You will plan, coordinate, and manage activities to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable agency facilities and infrastructure.

The role requires directing maintenance staff, prioritizing work orders, overseeing purchases, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards while supporting agency needs across the state. Baton Rouge-based position.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in the building construction trade or building maintenance; or in road or bridge construction or maintenance.
• Completion of a two-year training program in general building construction, construction technology, or engineering plus three years of experience in the building construction trade or building maintenance; or in road or bridge construction or maintenance.
• Eighteen semester hours in a construction field or engineering plus two years of experience in the building construction trade or building maintenance; or in road or bridge construction or maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Oversees maintenance, renovations, and preventive maintenance for Louisiana Works facilities, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems, painting, telecommunications, computer cabling, and specialized equipment.
• Directs maintenance supervisors and staff to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of agency facilities and equipment.
• Manages division personnel activities, including recruitment, performance management, maintaining SF-3 Position Descriptions, and recommending hiring, promotions, and disciplinary actions.
• Oversees the maintenance work order system by prioritizing requests, assigning projects, monitoring progress, and providing status updates to agency leadership.
• Reviews and approves purchasing and requisition requests, manages maintenance inventory, and ensures accurate maintenance records are maintained.
• Directs and performs electrical installations, repairs, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance to ensure compliance with safety standards and operational requirements.

Education

5+ years in building maintenance or related

2-year training in building construction/engineering + 3 years experience

18 semester hours in construction/engineering + 2 years experience

Job description

Louisiana Works is seeking a Facility Maintenance Manager A to lead statewide engineering and maintenance operations. You will plan, coordinate, and manage activities to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable agency facilities and infrastructure.

The role requires directing maintenance staff, prioritizing work orders, overseeing purchases, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards while supporting agency needs across the state. Baton Rouge-based position.